The corporate Nuclear Engineering & Fuel department is seeking an Engineer II or Engineer III for a position on the Mechanical Engineering Analysis team at our Glen Allen, VA office. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing assigned analyses, which may include thermal-hydraulic analysis of nuclear plant fluid systems, HVAC system and building modeling, motor operated valve (MOV) and air operated valve (AOV) analyses, mechanical component evaluations (e.g., pumps, seals, heat exchangers), reviewing plant design changes, and evaluations of as-found plant conditions for the Dominion Energy nuclear power stations.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Engineer III: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience;
- Knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering theories and principles.
- Knowledge of fundamental theory, design, systems, structures, components, and operation of pressurized water reactors.
- Experience with industry computer codes used for fluid systems thermal-hydraulic analysis and HVAC system and building analysis such as KYPIPE, Gothic or similar.
- Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and workstation computer, including standard Microsoft applications. Programming skills are desirable.
- Ability to define problems, collect information, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions in a time-critical environment.
- A demonstrated professional orientation, and an ability to lead, communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, and work effectively in teams and independently under own initiative.
- Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and project management skills are essential for success in this position.
Preferred:
- Post-graduate degree(s) preferred.
- Professional Engineer license preferred.
- Advanced thermal-hydraulic modeling and analysis skills desirable.
- Knowledge of nuclear regulations and regulatory processes and experience with 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations.
Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will count as one year toward the year of experience. A Master's Degree will count as one year toward the years of experience.
Education Requirements
Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred. Similar degrees will also be considered.
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
- Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
- Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
- Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET,
- or Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
